School bus: what it sells for at government auction
The median school bus lot sold for $1,988 across 581 completed United States government auctions in the last 12 months. Most close between $1,036 and $3,426.
Median sale
$1,988
Typical range
$1,036–$3,426
Completed lots
581
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Median sale price by month
2026-08
$1,950
2026-07
$2,633
2026-06
$2,525
2026-05
$1,333
Recent sold school bus examples
- 2008 International 3000 School Bus$1,525Sold Aug 7, 2026 · OH
- 2006 Blue Bird Vision School Bus w/ Wheelchair Lift$1,725Sold Aug 7, 2026 · OH
- 2005 Blue Bird Vision School Bus$1,725Sold Aug 7, 2026 · OH
- 2005 Blue Bird Vision school bus$2,025Sold Aug 7, 2026 · OH
- 2008 Thomas School Bus w/ Wheelchair Lift$3,653Sold Aug 7, 2026 · OH
- 2020 Mini Minotour School Bus$38,500Sold Aug 7, 2026 · OH
School bus sold prices by state
Florida$5,265 (59)Ohio$2,719 (58)Texas$1,775 (57)Georgia$1,300 (50)Tennessee$2,375 (36)West Virginia$1,398 (27)Kansas$3,380 (27)Virginia$1,040 (27)Iowa$1,838 (24)Utah$988 (23)Pennsylvania$20,300 (21)Arizona$2,238 (20)Alabama$2,113 (19)Kentucky$2,633 (13)New Jersey$1,040 (13)Missouri$5,100 (11)Maryland$1,938 (10)Washington$1,300 (10)Colorado$2,550 (10)California$975 (9)South Carolina$1,819 (7)Oklahoma$3,250 (6)
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a surplus school bus sell for at government auction?
- Across 581 completed United States government auctions in the last 12 months, the median school bus sold for $1,988, with most closing between $1,036 and $3,426. Final prices vary with year, condition, mileage, and location.
- Where can I buy a surplus school bus?
- Government agencies sell surplus school bus through official platforms like GSA Auctions, GovDeals, and Public Surplus. GovAuctions aggregates live school bus listings into one free, searchable feed — no bid packs or credits required.
- Are these sold prices before or after fees?
- These are realised final winning bids, excluding buyer's premium and taxes. Budget for an additional buyer's premium (often around 10%), applicable taxes, and transport when estimating your all-in cost.
Related
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Methodology: median final winning bid on school bus lots that closed on official United States government auction platforms over the trailing 365 days, matched by title. Realised sale prices, excluding buyer's premium. No-bid lots excluded. Updated daily. These figures are part of the GovAuctions Surplus Price Index. Free to cite with attribution.